DC/26/143391

1. 17 Mar 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 22 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• DC/26/142850 Granted

  40 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UL

  Retrospective planning permission for the installation of timber casement windows to the front and rear elevations at 40 Breakspears Road, SE4.

  2 Feb 2026 0m away Householder
• DC/19/112558 Granted

  52 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UL

  The replacement of existing timber sliding sash windows with new timber framed double glazed replacements to the front and rear elevations, together with new double glazed uPVC rear garden doors at 52 Breakspears Road SE4.

  5 Jun 2019 0m away Full applications
• DC/19/112561 Granted

  56 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UL

  REAR: THREE Lime FELL, TWO Lime REPOLLARD (T1-T5)(approx.ht.12-14m) Reason: fell the 3 least good of the limes which are causing most immediate proximity problems to structures, repollard the 2 best limes and plant 3 replacement trees in the rear garden of 56 Breakspears Road - 1x small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), 1x whitbeam (Sorbus aria), 1x standard wild pear (Pyrus communis) - to retain amenity, privacy and wildlife corridor. Informative: Where a tree is on the boundary and is the joint responsibility of the applicant and the neighbour, or where consent is sought for trees on adjacent properties, any necessary agreements or permissions from the owner(s) need to be obtained before carrying out any tree work that may be permitted by the LPA. Informative: Voluntary planting of 3 replacement trees in the rear garden of 56 Breakspears Road to retain amenity, privacy and wildlife corridor is welcomed and noted with great thanks: species - 1x small leaved lime (Tilia cordata), 1x whitbeam (Sorbus aria), 1x standard wild pear (Pyrus communis).

  4 Jun 2019 0m away Trees
• DC/19/112991 Granted

  54 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UL

  The installation of replacement double glazed timber windows to all elevations of 54 Breakspears Road, SE4, together with installation of replacement door to the rear elevation.

  9 Jul 2019 0m away Householder
• DC/23/130042 Granted

  55 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR

  REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T1)(ht.15m,spread:11m) HEIGHT REDUCE by 3m to ht.12m, LATERAL REDUCE by 3m to spread 8m, CROWN THIN by 30%. Reason: proximity and shade to both no.55 and no.53, reduce overhang to no.53 to balance canopy as previous crown reduction (ref. DC/16/099295) by 2m on no.55's side only resulted in imbalanced growth. Informative A: the sensitive management of the tree for rear landscape amenity, urban forest canopy/urban greening, wellbeing, wildlife, environmental benefits and to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies is greatly appreciated. Informative B: please use cut branches in the garden to create habitat wood piles, and/ or a 'dead hedge' for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please continue to plant trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, perennials, bulbs and groundcover for varied garden landscape amenity, urban forest canopy, wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, improve air quality.

  21 Jan 2023 48m away Trees
• DC/19/113503 Granted

  31 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with planning permission reference DC/19/111695 dated 12/06/2019 for the proposed alterations to the openings including replacement windows and doors to the rear elevation and addition of a new external bridge and balcony to the rear elevation at 31 Breakspears Road, SE4, in order to revise new casement window at lower ground floor level, omit balcony at ground floor level, widen new side pivot door, revise new side casement window.

  14 Aug 2019 48m away Amendments

• DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision

  22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD

  REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.18m) POLLARD to ht.12m. Reason: health & safety, extensive decay cavity in main leader. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(approx.ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.5-6m to ht.12-13m, LATERAL REDUCE by up to 5m, maintaining natural shape where possible. Reason: extensive decay at branch fork. The very urgent works are planned for 3 August 2026. Stems of T1 & T2 originate from same rootball, on raised ground boundary adjacent to no.3 Purelake Mews to the rear (off Marischal Road), decay issues hidden by extensive ivy growth, and discovered when crown lift undertaken re 6-wk notice DC/26/144402.

  29 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision

  LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW

  5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144510 Granted

  HABERDASHERS ASKES, TEMPLE GROVE FREE SCHOOL, PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SF

  REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.4m) FELL to 1m stump. Reason: supressed by adjacent tree, crown 80% dead. REAR: ONE Oak (T3)(ht.10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason: clearance from building. REAR: ONE dead Box Elder (T4)(ht.2.5m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Maple (T6)(ht.3.4m) FELL. Reason: to allow new fence to be installed, duty to replace applies. REAR: ONE dead Elm (T14)(ht.7m) FELL to 1m high stump. Reason: dead, ivy clad, duty to replace applies. Tree works planned for 5/6 August 2026 during school holidays. Replacement tree planting under duty to replace, as agents email dated 13 July 2026 to be: 3x replacement trees, mixed species, selected from oak, elm, field maple, cherry, planted within the southern boundary woodland area where T4 & T6 are currently sited, the trees will be staked, tied, with bark mulch surround with frequent watering maintenance by facilities manager to ensure trees survive and thrive. Informative A: the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Informative B: huge thanks for planting 3x replacement trees to maintain the treed southern boundary, for the treed setting of the pupils garden and thanks also for retaining the other trees for tree amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

  23 Jun 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision

  41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU

  REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• DC/26/144733 Granted

  GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN

  T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition. T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.

  14 Jul 2026 Trees